At Brumley’s, every plate begins with a story, one rooted in the rolling fields, family farms, and skilled hands of our region. We are proud to work alongside growers and artisans who share our dedication to freshness, seasonality, and honest Southern flavor.
Here, you’ll meet the partners who help bring our menu to life. From orchard to dairy, pasture to river, their work sustains the traditions we hold dear and enriches every dish we serve.
By dining with us, you’re not only enjoying a meal, you’re joining a table that celebrates community, craftsmanship, and the timeless spirit of Southern hospitality.
Ashe County Cheese – Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Ashe County Cheese is Carolina’s oldest cheese plant, operating since 1930 in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. They craft more than 20 original cheese varieties, plus fresh cheese curds, county-butter, and homemade fudge. Visitors are welcome year-round in their viewing room (yes, you can watch cheese being made!) and their shop features gifts, snacks, local wines, and old-fashioned treats.
https://www.ashecountycheese.com/
Benton’s Country Ham & Bacon – Madisonville, TN
Handcrafting smoked hams and bacon since 1947, Benton’s combines generations of tradition with expert wood-smoke curing techniques. Their products are made using old-world methods, slow, low, and richly flavored, to bring out deep savory notes, signature smoky aroma, and that unmistakable bite of authentic country ham. Benton’s isn’t just about meat—it’s about heritage, flavor, and the pride of a handcrafted legacy.
https://www.bentonscountryham.com/
Central Creamery & Soda Works – Knoxville, TN
Central Creamery is your local destination for small-batch, super premium ice cream and other fun treats. Nestled in Knoxville, they churn out artisan flavors with care and creativity, pairing old-school charm with modern taste. A scoop here is more than dessert, it’s a moment of craft, quality, and hometown sweetness.
https://www.centralcreamery.com/
Châtel Farms – Georgia (GA)
Châtel Farms (Georgia) raises pasture-and grain-fed Angus and Wagyu cattle with strong commitments to sustainability, animal welfare, and transparency. Their cattle are raised without growth-promoting drugs or supplemental hormones, and much of their feed is grown locally.
https://chatelfarms.com/
Cheshire Pork – Goldsboro, NC
Cheshire Pork brings over 40 years of selective breeding experience to every cut. They use only the top 3% of their stock to ensure pork with rich marbling, firm texture, and deep flavor. Whether it’s bacon, chops, or whole hogs, they’re committed to quality over quantity, letting taste and texture speak for themselves.
https://www.cheshirepork.com/
Georgia Olive Farms – Lakeland, GA
Georgia Olive Farms is a locally owned olive grove growing high-density olives for the production of extra virgin olive oil. Guided by their “field to table” philosophy, they manage everything from growing & harvesting to pressing and bottling in Georgia, so every bottle reflects their care, climate, and terroir. Visitors by appointment can see the groves, and their online market offers oils directly from the farm.
https://georgiaolivefarms.com/
Greene’s Seafood – Bristol, VA / Northeast TN
Greene’s Seafood brings the freshest catch straight to your plate, with a full seafood market and restaurant under one roof. Whether you’re shopping for retail quality fish to take home or enjoying their lunch and dinner offerings in-house, Greene’s focuses on flavor, freshness, and Southern hospitality. From crabs to grilled seafood specials, everything is handled with care so you taste the ocean in every bite.
https://www.greenesseafood.com/
Hillfarm – Greene County, TN
Hillfarm is a small-scale, family-run regenerative farm just outside Greeneville. Everything they produce is 100% chemical-free and non-GMO, from their soil-sprouted greens to their baked goods. Their sweets (like their very popular hand-crafted donuts) are sweetened with raw honey and avoid refined sugars, refined flours, and harmful seed oils. Hillfarm also uses organic seed, OMRI-rated soil, and farm-fresh eggs & coconut butter in their baking. In time, they plan to offer pasture-raised pork and lamb.
https://www.hillfarm.life/
Hoodley Creek Farms – Afton, TN
A seventh-generation Tennessee Century Farm founded in 1850 in Greene County. They specialize in pasture-fed livestock like registered Katahdin sheep, and cultivate garlic, and other sustainable farm products, with no hormones or antibiotics for growth. Their sheep are raised with care in low-stress environments.
https://hoodleycreek.com/
Mountain View Bakery – Chuckey, TN
Founded by a Mennonite preacher and his two daughters, Mountain View Bakery bakes using only ingredients you’d find in a home kitchen, no preservatives or hidden additives. Everything they label is simple and recognizable. Though the bakery has grown over time, it remains true to its original commitment: quality, honesty, and homemade flavor in every loaf, cake, and treat.
https://mtnviewbakery.weebly.com/
Muddy Pond Sorghum – Tennessee Hills
Muddy Pond Sorghum, run by the Guenther family, produces 100% pure sorghum syrup from their own cane with no additives. Located midway between Nashville and Knoxville, they also offer pure honey and sorghum barbecue sauce, and you can watch them make syrup in their mill during September & October. Besides the mill, there’s the Muddy Pond Variety Store, local festivals, and a horse-or mule-driven mill for special events. Their work has earned multiple awards (including high placements at NSSPPA contests) and is deeply rooted in tradition and craftsmanship.
https://muddypondsorghum.com/
Shelton Farms – Whittier, NC
Since 1984, Shelton Farms has been growing fresh, natural produce using hydroponic systems right in Whittier, NC. Their “farm-to-table” philosophy means you’re getting crisp, clean greens straight from their beds to your plate. Everything is produced without soil, using methods that maximize freshness, reduce environmental impact, and embrace a sustainable, 100% natural approach.
https://www.sheltonfarms.info/
Springer Mountain Farms – Georgia, USA
Springer Mountain Farms is committed to raising simply superior chicken with care and transparency. Their birds are 100% U.S. grown, never given antibiotics, and raised under high welfare standards (they’re American Humane Certified™). From fresh or frozen cuts to convenient fully-cooked options, they combine quality, consistency, and sustainable practices so every bite reflects trust, taste, and accountability.
https://www.springermountainfarms.com/
Stooksbury Dairy Creamery – Greene County, TN
Nestled in Greene County, Stooksbury Dairy Creamery offers farm-fresh milk, cream, and dairy products that are rooted in tradition and care. Their pastures are well-managed, and their herd is raised with attention to health and quality, ensuring their dairy delivers a rich, creamy flavor in every drop. Whether you’re pouring milk over cereal, spooning cream into coffee, or enjoying something fresh on its own, it’s dairy done right.
https://www.stooksburycreamery.net/
Triple LLL Farm – Watertown, TN
A small family-run farm in Watertown, Tennessee, Triple LLL raises pork and chicken, and everything sold is raised right there on the farm. They focus on pasture-raised, non-GMO feeding practices and animal welfare.
https://www.triplelllfarm.com/
Verlasso Salmon — Patagonia, Chile
Verlasso is a sustainably farmed Atlantic salmon brand raised in the deep fjords of Chilean Patagonia, where cold, clean ocean currents help maintain water quality and fish welfare. They feed their salmon a diet rich in natural algae and sustainable fish trimmings (no routine antibiotics or growth hormones), and avoid synthetic colorants. Verlasso was the first farmed salmon brand to achieve carbon neutrality in production.
https://www.verlasso.com/